Lindsay Applegate papers 1863-1891

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Lindsay Applegate papers 1863-1891

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Lindsay Applegate (1808-1892) pioneered Oregon's Applegate Trail with his brothers Charles and Jesse in 1843. Subsequently Applegate became a U.S. government agent for the Modoc and Klamath Indians. The Lindsay Applegate papers contain newspaper clippings related to the Applegate family; letters (1863-1891); and reports, vouchers and other administrative documents relating to Applegate's work as Subagent at Ft. Klamath (1866-1872).

1.5 linear feet, 6 containers

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6372091

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Applegate, Linsay, 1808-1892

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Lindsay Applegate was born in 1808. He married Elizabeth Miller, whose sister Melinda was married to Lindsay's older brother Charles. In 1843 Lindsay came to Oregon with Charles and their younger brother Jesse. While journeying on the Columbia River through Washington, Lindsay's young son Warren drowned after his driftwood boat capsized. The loss led the Applegates to establish the Applegate Trail, a safer, more southerly route to Oregon. In the summer of 1846, Lindsay and Jesse led...

Applegate, Lindsay, 1808-1892

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Oregon pioneer, pathfinder, and Indian agent. He came to Oregon with his brothers, Jesse and Charles, in 1843. From the description of Lindsay Applegate papers, 1863-1891. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 42033520 ...

Applegate family

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